English

	ENGLISH DEPARTMENT HEAD	Mr. William Speiser
		Contact Information :
		wspeiser@nwr7.org
		860.379.8525, ext. 3257
		100 Battistoni Drive, Winsted, CT 06098
	ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FACULTY	Mrs. Kim Russ, kruss@nwr7.org
		Ms. Joanne Galenski, jgalenski@nwr7.org
		Miss Emily Shyer, eshyer@nwr7.org
		Ms. Jessica Angell, jangell@nwr7.org
		Ms. Bridgid Stearns, bstearns@nwr7.org
		Ms. Sarah Machowski, smachowski@nwr7.org
		Mr. Miles Coulter, mcoulter@nwr7.org
		Ms. Dana Packer, dpacker@nwr7.org

A major aim of the English Department is to help students construct meaning, make sense of the world, and become thoughtful and effective users of language for communication and lifelong learning. To accomplish these objectives, the language arts curriculum develops reading, writing, listening, speaking and viewing skills so that students can communicate effectively to various audiences in various modes for different purposes. Over time students' language skills become refined, and as learning language and using language to learn are inseparable, thinking, learning and communicating occur in a natural, integrated way. A key mission of the language arts program is the development of independent and interdependent learners.

Program Goals

The language arts curriculum establishes a framework for enabling students to accomplish the following:

Construct meaning, interpret, and respond thoughtfully to written, visual, and oral text.

Create works using the language arts in visual, oral, written, and performance forums.

Examine, understand, and respond to a variety of voices from diverse cultures and historical periods.

Choose and apply appropriate strategies that facilitate the development of fluent and proficient use of the language arts.

Employ the language arts for lifelong learning and enjoyment.

Use a variety of technological and informational resources to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.



Content Standard

Reading and Responding	Students will read and respond in individual, literal, critical, and evaluative ways to literary, informational and persuasive texts.

Producing Texts	Students will produce written, oral and visual texts to express, develop and substantiate ideas and experiences.

Applying English Language Conventions	Students will apply the conventions of standard English in oral and written communication.
Exploring and Responding to Texts	Students will use the language arts to explore and respond to classical and contemporary texts from many cultures and literary periods.